The mizuno jpx850 driver takes adjustability to another dimension, literally. He gave me the mizuno to have a go on the simulator and i loved it. Mizunos mp600 driver was one of the first woods to feature moveable weights. The mizuno jpx 850 driver has the most variety of settings of any new driver.
Aug 27, 2014 over the years, mizuno has delivered drivers worthy of attention, including its new jpx 850. Mizuno jpx850 driver in 2007 mizuno introduced a sliding weight system called fast track to alter a drivers drawfade tendency. Get ready to adjust your expectations with the mizuno jpxez. Mizuno has entered into the adjustable driver market with its jpx ez driver, so naturally, we had to test it out. Mizunos jpx850 driver is all about adjustability golf digest. Mizunos jpx850 driver and metalwoods will be available nov. Mizuno introduced cut muscle design technology in their irons in 2005, and it took the golf world by storm, winning numerous. Unlike other manufacturers, they had sliding weights way back in 2010, and are now switching to. Everyone knows mizuno golfs reputation for making top performing models in every iron category from professional level to game improvement.
Feb 14, 2017 a quick run through the basic fast track settings on the mizuno jpx900 driver. Fast track there are three different weight port settings for a single 10 gram moveable weight on the mizuno jpx ez driver for easy and instant modifications to dial in your ball flight. Mizuno jpx850 driver discount prices for golf equipment. Mizuno jpx 850 torque wrench with driver manual for sale. The jpx850 driver was launched into europe during february which has given the mizuno uk fitting staff a little while to get to grips with the new fast track system. Nov 26, 2015 its certainly the bestlooking jpx or mx driver mizuno have done.
Place the weight in the toe for a fade, in the center for a neutral ball flight, and in the heel for a draw. Mizuno s jpx 850 driver and metalwoods will be available nov. The jpx850 driver was launched into europe during february which has given the mizuno uk fitting staff a little while to get to grips with the new fast track system while the tour players gravitate to a low spin fade weight position middle front and toe, we wanted to. From blue wedges to blue crowns, theyre taking possession of their signature hue. An upright lie is more common for a player with a more speed swing plane. Mizuno jpx900 driver video guide to the settings youtube.
Nov 30, 2015 the 2016 mizuno jpx ez driver has a relatively shallow face, which is a good thing. As i mentioned ive been playing with an r1 for the last 3 years or so, and only occasionally hit other drivers. The seriously impressive aspect of the new jpx 900, is the ability for it to be altered to suit any range of golfer. If you have a good fitter in your area and you will be testing out drivers this upcoming season, do yourself a favor and try out the jpx850.
Previous mizuno drivers allowed you to adjust heeltoe weighting to alter drawfade bias, but the new fast track technology in the jpx 850 allows players to adjust the fronttoback positioning of the clubs center of gravity cg as well. The mizuno jpx850 driver has the most variety of settings of any new driver. Then, add a splash of blue to the mix and you have the mizuno jpx 900 driver. In combination with mizunos quick switch shaft release system, the jpx850 also offers lofts from 7. View and download aurora jpxtx1 user manual online. The jpx series drivers are the more forgiving and built to give distance to all levels of golfers. Jun 18, 2015 the mizuno jpx 850 driver is a forgiving, lowspin driver with a lot of adjustability. The new jpx850 uses twin 8gram weights which can be located on either the central sliding rail, or two lateral slots. Nov 14, 2016 mizuno is doing everything they can do own blue.
The jpx850 head is a compact, powerful 440cc titanium driver that utilizes a rebound crown to maximize ball speeds for unmatched distance. Nov 26, 2015 mizuno pioneered sliding weight technology in drivers back in 2007 to alter a drivers drawfade tendency. The jpzez is a forgiving game improvement driver, but also promises lower spin. The jpx850 driver was launched into europe during february which has given the mizuno uk fitting staff a little while to get to grips with the new fast track system while the tour players gravitate to a low spin fade weight position middle front and toe, we wanted to see what amateurs and club pros were favoring. It is a more forward cg driver than the mizuno jpx ez driver below, which as you can see has a deeper head with the sole weight positioned further back. While the tour players gravitate to a low spin fade weight position middle front and toe, we wanted to see what amateurs and club pros were favoring. Aurora jpx series jpeg2000 ip distribution, network encoder. The fast track technology allows for quick adjustments for draw, fade or neutral biass with launch control as well. Its certainly the bestlooking jpx or mx driver mizuno have done.
Alan unruh is a class a member of the pga of america, and holds pga certifications in general management, golf operations and player development. I had never hit a mizuno driver before, so i was excited and had very high expectations based on the praise ive heard from friends who own mizuno clubs. The last jpx ez driver carried a black and orange design but now were seeing a move back to what we know and expect from mizuno which is there very distinctive blue. Once the golf industrys standard driver head size became 440cc to 460cc every most driver on the market had a deep face toptobottom height is a way to achieve the 440cc 460cc volume. What many golfers dont realize is back in the 2007 their mp600 driver was the first to have sliding weights in a channel at the rear of the sole to.
With the mizuno jpx 850 driver, mizuno is running in the opposite direction of many other oems. With 10 unique settings, players of all head speeds can dial in their perfect launch and spin. Due to their size and workability, better players will gravitate to the mp series drivers. Dec 21, 2016 mizunos jpx850 was a very solid driver. Over the years, mizuno has delivered drivers worthy of attention, including its new jpx850. The mizuno jpx 850 driver takes adjustability to another dimension, literally. Mizuno has now evolved this breakthrough technology to also be able to customize spin rate and launch angle in the jpx850 helping all swing speeds achieve maximum possible total yardage.
But it was distinctly geared to the better player, with too little spin to keep the ball in the air at lower swing speeds. The moveable weight system has 5 slots for 2 weights. Mizuno has 2 classes of driver models to choose from. Featuring a new fast track adjustable weight system and a vibrant blue crown, the mizuno jpx850 driver offers better players maximum flexibility. Stiff there is no mistaking the piercing blue heads of the new mizuno jpx850 woods range and after nearly an hours fitting at the mizuno performance centre at bearwood lakes, where we experimented with different shafts and weight settings in both the. Playing the jpx 850 for 10 rounds leaves no doubt this is a low spin driver so those with swing speeds south of 85 mph will have to adjust the loft to the higher end of the range available and probably go with no weights in the fast track channel. I would like you to imagine a really, really adjustable driver. There are 2 slots that are wide, one at the toe and one at the heel. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson.
A quick run through the basic fast track settings on the mizuno jpx900 driver. Previous mizuno drivers allowed you to adjust heeltoe weighting to alter drawfade bias, but the new fast track technology in the jpx850 allows players to adjust the fronttoback positioning of the clubs center of gravity cg as well. My pro advised me to consider putting a steel shaft on it with 1 taken off the tip to stiffen it up. Mizunos jpx850 driver is all about adjustability golf. From low to high handicappers, longer to shorter hitters, luke donald or even donald duck. Shop mizuno jpx 850 torque wrench with driver manual. Youre going to be surprised that a supposed iron company has created such a playable driver. Features and benefits of the mizuno jpx 850 driver. Usually i have a cronic slice but with the mizuno they werent nearly as bad. Mizunos take on this was to introduce the fast track in the 2007 mp600 driver to allow weights to slide along a channel to alter the shot shape since then the fast track has come and gone a few times, regenerating like dr who in a different form, such as. May 12, 2015 featuring a new fast track adjustable weight system and a vibrant blue crown, the mizuno jpx850 driver offers better players maximum flexibility.
I think the matte blue looks much better than the gloss blue of the jpx850. The driver comes standard with fujikuras motore vc6. It isnt the drivers fault as i have had 5 previous drivers with graphite shafts where i have done the same. With a name like ez, you can bet this one is aimed at joe everyman golfer. The mizuno jpx850 are built to increase distance for plyaers in the midto highhandicap range. Oct 20, 2016 i have always liked mizuno and recently updated from mizino mp001 driver with pro launch red shaft to the jpx 850 driver with motore stiff v 6. Other companies followed, but mizuno has now evolved the idea so you can customise spin rates, launch angle and shot shape in the new jpx 850. Youre going to be surprised that a supposed iron company has created such a.
Then, add a splash of blue to the mix and you have the mizuno jpx900 driver the seriously impressive aspect of the new jpx900, is the ability for it to be altered to suit any range of golfer. As per design, the mizuno jpx850 driver is maybe the best looking in its price bracket, with a. Find your ideal setting at a mizuno demo event or fitting centre. But these irons are not all about distance, mizuno worked to create a distance iron in a more reasonalbly sized head and to retain feel and workability. The golfworks aftermarket shaft adaptor for the mizuno drivers allows 8 different loftlie settings. An off the shelf product this is not, but neither are any of these premium adjustable drivers, so if you are interested then please go and get custom fitted.
This feels like a mizuno forged iron when you hit it. An interactive manual for the adjustability settings of the jpx 900 driver. The 2016 mizuno jpx ez driver has a relatively shallow face, which is a good thing. Over the years, mizuno has delivered drivers worthy of attention, including its new jpx 850. Now, six years later, the shiny blue jpx850 addresses the art of adjustability in an elegant manner. Speaking to an old school buddy who works at a golf store, i found out that its not the most user friendly club. When the rules were changed to allow adjustability in golf clubs, everyone went off to come up with their own version of what this meant. Be sure to check out our used mizuno drivers selection as well. Paired with the right shaft, this driver is a beast.
Get the best deals on mizuno driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. I upgraded my 3 wood to a taylormade m2 earlier this season, and the difference was unbelievable compared to my old nike vr. On the jpx900 driver, that means a matte blue crown. Jpx 850 driver adjustable settings mizuno golf forum. Whats special about the jpx850, i mean the key technology incorporated into its built is a pair of 8 gram weights that can be moved around on the lateral slots or in the central sliding. The mizuno jpx 850 are built to increase distance for plyaers in the midto highhandicap range. The mizuno jpx 900 driver is one of the most adjustable drivers available on the market. Mizuno pioneered sliding weight technology in drivers back in 2007 to alter a drivers drawfade tendency. In terms of playability, the jpx850 driver can be described as a tinkerers wet dream, allowing you to set up the head in any way imaginable and youll see the results instantly. Get ready to adjust your expectations with the mizuno jpx.
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